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P170 WUM

1997 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,276 mi
Last recorded3,276 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 WUM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,276 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 3,276 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 98,981 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 98,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 91,626 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 91,626 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,250 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 86,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 80,484 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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P170 WUM is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P170 WUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P170 WUM registered?

P170 WUM is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P170 WUM safe to buy?

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